Determine if hazards can be eliminated via design
Assess whether hazards could be addressed by warnings

Warning label design, test, and evaluation

Determine validity of “failure to warn” claims
Optimize label effectiveness in being seen, read, understood, and followed

Recommendations form the basis for product safety standards, product design and label specifications, instructions, publications, presentations, and testimony in litigated matters. Qualified as a Human Factors expert in state and federal courts across the country. Expert work is both national and international in scope. Provide guidance to manufacturers, trade associations, distributors, testing laboratories, and attorneys. Have 25 years experience in:

Background

For 13 years, performed Human Factors assessments of consumer products to determine if a hazard exists that warrants action, and to determine how to reduce injuries. Analyzed accident data to identify hazard patterns, evaluated product designs and safety labels and instructions, developed and adapted technical literature, and recommended product redesigns and warnings. Presented findings to CPSC Commissioners, manufacturers, trade associations, and standards-writing groups. Findings formed the basis for recalls, bans, mandatory and voluntary safety standards, public information, and no action determinations. Authored reports on diverse product hazards. Received 10 awards for Human Factors technical assessments.

Human Factors Analyses - Product Hazards

Analyses are of three types:

“Case” - refers to either expert witness or consulting expert work on specific cases.
“CPSC” - refers to an analysis performed while at CPSC, usually including analyzing
Injury data on multiple incidents to identify hazard patterns, evaluating product designs and safety labels, evaluating safety standards, and recommending ways to reduce hazards.
“Manufacturer” - refers to guidance provided to manufacturers.